About Willy van Bladel
Born 1960. Willy van Bladel is a Dutch skipper.
Wilhelmus Christiaan Franciscus "Willy" van Bladel (born 26 March 1960 in Eindhoven) is a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. With Huub Lambriex as crew, Van Bladel took the 11th place in the Tornado. At the 1988 Olympics in Pusan Van Bladel made his second appearance in the Olympic regattas with his brother Cees van Bladel as crew. They took 9th place.
Professional life Van Bladel studied BBA, Business Administration at the Nyenrode University (1978–1981). He nowadays is owner of the company Hoblad b.v..
Since 2007, Wil is head coach of the Flemish Olympic team (VYF). He is the primary coach of Evi Van Acker.
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Who is Willy van Bladel?
Olympic sailor
When was Willy van Bladel born?
Willy van Bladel was born on 26 March 1960 in Eindhoven.
What is Willy van Bladel's occupation?
Willy van Bladel is a skipper.
What nationality is Willy van Bladel?
Willy van Bladel is Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Willy van Bladel
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy van Bladel. https://biography.guide/willy-van-bladel/
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